Three Categories and Kisae Kempo

Like most forms of Kempo/Kenpo, Kisae Kempo has three main categories.
These three categories are Basics, Prearranged Drills and Freesparring.

Basics are about developing confidence to strike, kicks, block and step.
They come in various forms such as individual techniques, sets of techniques, and forms.

Prearranged Drills may also be called ‘Self-Defense’ techniques. In Kisae they are trained to develop a willingness to defend oneself with full speed and power.

Freesparring is used to develop the ability to effectively adapt to the unpredictable and ever changing environment of unrehearsed personal conflict.

In some ways, freesparring may be thought of as a twisted game of tag that uses Basics done at half power and less than full speed. Full power and speed are reserved for Prearranged Drills.

Without prejudice